A sneak peak at the results of the April 2020 survey on the emotional impact of COVID-19.

1. EVERYTHING CHANGES
One month in the life of a pandemic.

2. STAYING HOME IS NO LONGER A CHOICE.
“Have you been self-isolated or quarantined?”
MARCH 15, 2020 APRIL 15th, 2020
Almost all of us are now inside.

3. THIS HASTOUCHED PEOPLE DIRECTLY.
“Do you personally know anyone who is currently ill with COVID19?”
MARCH 15, 2020 APRIL 15th, 2020
It’s no longer an abstract issue.
13.5% of participants personally know some one who has passed away because of this.

4. THE FOCUS IS SHIFTING FROM OTHERSTO ONESELF.
“What is your personal biggest concern around the current crisis?”
MARCH 15, 2020 APRIL 15th, 2020
Concern about “my personal health” jumped from 7% to over 14%.

5. THERE HAS BEEN AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON EMPLOYMENT.
“Have you been working from home?”
MARCH 15, 2020 APRIL 15th, 2020
8% of participants have reported losing their jobs in the past month.

6. LESS ANXIETY, MORE SADNESS
MARCH 15, 2020 APRIL 15th, 2020
Which of these single words best characterizes how you feel about the current global situation? (Choose only one)
Fear and anxiety are considerably down…but sadness and loneliness are way up.

7. THE RISE OF ZOOM.
MARCH 15, 2020 APRIL 15th, 2020
“How have you kept connection to others during this time?”
More than 60% of
all participants
mention Zoom.
Less than 10% of
participants
mention Zoom.
In March we heard lots of
“WhatsApp”,“Social Media” and “Facetime”
In April, Zoom was repeatedly
called out by name.

8. BEFORE AND DURING
MARCH 15, 2020 APRIL 15th, 2020
“If you had the ability to speak directly to a world leader about this crisis, what would you say?”
“ Listen to the experts!”
“Stop thinking about yourself”“Share the right information. Reassure people .”
“ I am praying for you.”
“ Be specific in your direction to individuals.”
“Its better to overreact and get criticized by it”
“ You need to test everyone.”
“ Put politics aside for the sake of our economy.”
“We can’t go back to before.”
" I wouldn't want to have your job!”
A SMALL SAMPLING

9. THE SILVER LINING
“In your opinion have there been any positive aspects about this situation? If so what?”
“A chance to slow down.”
A SMALL SAMPLING
“ A lot more time to sink into Animal Crossing without full guilt.”
“An increased awareness of global, systemic, financial, and health inequities.”
“People can learn that travelling is often unnecessary.“
“Nature recovering
to some extent.”
" Deeper connection with my faith and my family.”
“Creativity and trying out
new ways to make money.”
“ I'm able to work on passion projects.”
“I have time to cook what I want and take
better care of my gardens and pets.”
“ I am drinking less alcohol and spending less money.”
“ There is a community spirit among most people that we're all in this together.”

10. THE DOWN SIDE
“In your opinion, what has been the most negative aspect of this current situation for you?”
“Feeling the impact of people hoarding.”
A SMALL SAMPLING
“Inability to go to the gym and walk in nature.”
“Lack of job opportunities.”
“Lack of contact with family, friends and fear of becoming sick.“
“ Losing a friend through covid.”
“Feeling yet again like a 2nd class citizen. Black in a predominantly White
environment is already hit or miss but now that the order to stay 6 ft
apart has been implemented, and how Black ppl are said to be a #1
race effected by the virus, I've been poorly treated and visibly shunned.”
“No end date to work toward.”
“Seeing how many people think it either is a hoax or isn’t serious.” “Every conversation is just about covid."
“Having no real break from my
husband and children for self care.”
“ IVF is on hold.”

11. “What has surprised you the most about the past month?”
“Human resilience”
“The ignorance of those around me”
“My house is not too small.”
“ How much I have enjoyed the quietness.“
“ I don’t mind being home this much overall.”
“The absurdity and feeling like we passed a tipping point of no return.
I'm a positive person and I feel robbed of hope”
“Learning what's more important or less important in life. Great opportunity for perspective!”
“ How much I hug people.”
A SMALL SAMPLING
“ There is so much good in this world.” “ How easy is to stop wasting your life in the office.”

12. “Can you share something about this situation that you feel
deep inside that you have not voiced aloud with others?”
“Social distancing is annoying.”
A SMALL SAMPLING
“The impact of this virus will drive people further apart for years to come.”
“I’m probably the most calm I’ve been in years.”“I feel a bit guilty for seeming selfish.”
“I like being at home”
“This sucks ass.”
“I feel like China won this war.”
“ I love the built in excuse of not being expected to talk to people.”
“ I am afraid of both of us dying and not having anyone to take care of our pets.”
“ I'm sad that so many people are sheep who
believe everything the government says.”
“People should talk and write less on social media about fake news
and use their time better doing something useful for other people.”